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Demi Moore's raw food diet is made up of 75 percent uncooked ingriedents to maintain nutrition and vitamins. Find out more about this diet in our video.

Transcript: Want to know Demi Moores secrets to staying slim and beautiful? A blender, food dehydrator and a varied...

Want to know Demi Moores secrets to staying slim and beautiful? A blender, food dehydrator and a varied assortment of whole foods - all key components of a raw food diet. A raw food diet is just what it sounds like- you only eat raw food. As in at least 75 percent of your meals and snacks are not heated above 116 degrees Fahrenheit. This temperature is chosen because the diets creators believe that the nutritional value of fruits and vegetables wither away when cooked at high heats. While on a raw diet you can expect to eat vegetarian or most likely vegan. That means no meat, no dairy, no eggs, no animal ingredients and MOST importantly, NO processed foods. Research has linked eating processed foods to obesity, diabetes, heart disease and some cancers. Plus, theyre rather high in sugars and empty calories and low in essential vitamins. Almost all meals on the Raw Food Diet are based on the same key ingredients including: fresh fruit and vegetables, sprouts, seeds, nuts, grains, beans, dried fruit, and seaweed. All of these foods are high in essential vitamins and lack trans and saturated fats. Not to mention, a diet consisting of these ingredients can result in better digestion, reduced risk of heart disease, increased energy, clearer skin and, of course, weight loss. But before you start stocking your fridge with bundles of broccoli and bunches of bananas, youll want to make sure your meals are balanced. This means incorporating a fair share of greens, germinated nuts and seeds, protein, fruits and vegetables. Doctors have seen raw foodists experience calcium, iron, zinc and B12 deficiencies. And a recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition found that a raw food diet increased levels of homocysteine an amino acid in the blood linked to heart disease- due to vitamin B-12 deficiency. Switching to a raw food diet might not be the best choice for children, pregnant or nursing women and people with anemia or at risk for osteoporosis, since research has found that people on the raw food diet often have lower bone mass than those who do not follow a raw food diet. While its not as harmful as decreased bone mass, some people experience a detoxification reaction when switching to a raw food diet. Symptoms usually include headaches, nausea, and cravings, which can usually last for several days. Sometimes the time commitment required by juicing fruits and vegetables, soaking nuts and dried fruits and blending and dehydrating food is just too much for people with busy lifestyles. Remember, its always best to speak with your doctor before committing to any new diet. For more information on celebrity diets that might match your lifestyle check out other videos in this series.